Rigorous boot camp offers broadcasting hopefuls a taste of what it takes to succeed

In Liz Mullen's article from this week's Sports Business Journal, Maxx Sports & Entertainment's president, Mark Lepselter, gives his opinion on the broadcasting scene today.

Sports broadcast agent Mark Lepselter, owner of Maxx Sports Entertainment, said that times have changed, and networks are demanding more from athletes than just having been a name on the field.

“The networks prefer talent with name recognition, but they also want individuals who are going to work their rear ends off,” Lepselter said. “The other thing you are seeing more and more of: They will give you an opportunity, but more so than in the past, if you do not earn the dollars, you will not last very long.”

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